1965, Film: Les Grandes Gueules

The French-Italian dramatic adventure film "Les Grandes Gueules" premiered in France on 22 October 1965. Directed by Robert Enrico, who also co-wrote the screenplay based on José Giovanni's novel "Le Haut-Fer", the film stars Bourvil, Lino Ventura, Jean-Claude Rolland, and Marie Dubois.

"Les Grandes Gueules" Poster

Synopsis
Hector Valentin (Bourvil), a Frenchman who has spent years in Canada trying to strike it rich, learns from his notary that he has inherited his father’s family sawmill in the Vosges. Determined to revive the dilapidated business, he returns to his native region. However, Casimir Therraz (Nick Stephanini), the owner of a rival sawmill in the village, is fiercely protective of his local monopoly and tries to buy Hector out. Undeterred, Hector refuses Therraz's offer...

Bourvil as Hector Valentin

Lino Ventura as Laurent Dannecker

Jean-Claude Rolland as Mick Évratte

Jess Hahn as Calderon aka Nénesse

Marie Dubois as Jackie Keller

Main Cast

• Bourvil as Hector Valentin
• Lino Ventura as Laurent Dannecker
• Jean-Claude Rolland as Mick Évratte
• Jess Hahn as Calderon aka Nénesse
• Marie Dubois as Jackie Keller
• Michel Constantin as Skida
• Nick Stephanini as Casimir Therraz
• Paul Crauchet as Pelissier
• Reine Courtois as Yvonne Didier
• Hénia Suchar as Christiane
• Marc Eyraud as Monsieur Mulot
• Pierre Frag as Bouvreuil aka Fanfan
• Michel Charrel as Cuirzepas
• Mick Besson as Raoul
• Roger Jacquet as Capester
• François Vibert as Keller

Nick Stephanini as Casimir Therraz

Bourvil as Hector Valentin

Bourvil as Hector Valentin and Lino Ventura as Laurent Dannecker

Hénia Suchar as Christiane

Marie Dubois as Jackie Keller and Lino Ventura as Laurent Dannecker

1966, Film: Kaleidoscope

On 8 September 1966, the American–British comedy adventure film Kaleidoscope premiered at the Warner Theatre in London. The film was directed by Jack Smight from a screenplay by Robert Carrington and Jane-Howard Hammerstein, with an original score composed by Stanley Myers. The starring roles were played by Warren Beatty, Susannah York, Clive Revill, and Eric Porter.

Kaleidoscope Poster

Synopsis
Barney Lincoln (Warren Beatty) is a young playboy who devises the ultimate scheme to cheat the casinos. He breaks into the playing card manufacturer and marks the kaleidoscopic pattern on printing plates for the cards. Afterwards he wins at several casinos across Europe. But Barneys troubles begin when he falls in love with fashion designer Angel McGinnis (Susannah York) her father, Manny McGinnis (Clive Revill), is a Scotland Yard inspector who offers Barney a deal. He will keep quiet about the cards if Barney helps him catch international drug smuggler Harry Dominion (Eric Porter)…

Warren Beatty as Barney Lincoln

Susannah York as Angel McGinnis

Clive Revill as Inspector 'Manny' McGinnis

Eric Porter as Harry Dominion

Main Cast

• Warren Beatty as Barney Lincoln
• Susannah York as Angel McGinnis
• Clive Revill as Inspector 'Manny' McGinnis
• Eric Porter as Harry Dominion
• Murray Melvin as Aimes
• George Sewell as Billy
• Stanley Meadows as Jack
• John Junkin as Dominion's porter
• Larry Taylor as Dominion's chauffeur
• Yootha Joyce as museum receptionist
• Jane Birkin as "Exquisite Thing"
• George Murcell as Johnny
• Anthony Newlands as Leeds
• Jose Sukhum Boonlve as poker dealer
• Peter Blythe, John Bennett, Michael Balfour, Joan Benham as poker players

Warren Beatty as Barney Lincoln and Yootha Joyce as museum receptionist

Jane Birkin as "Exquisite Thing" and Susannah York as Angel McGinnis

Murray Melvin as Aimes

Trivia
Sandra Dee was originally cast as the female lead. However, director Jack Smight felt that she was not convincing in the role of a British woman, and she was subsequently released from her contract. Susannah York was cast as her replacement.

Warren Beatty as Barney Lincoln

John Junkin as Dominion's porter

George Murcell as Johnny

1970, Film: Cannabis

The French–West German–Italian film "Cannabis" premiered in France on 2 September 1970. Directed by Pierre Koralnik and based on "...et puis s'en vont" by F. S. Gilbert, the film was adapted for the screen by Frantz-André Burguet and Pierre Koralnik. The principal roles were played by Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin, Paul Nicholas and Curd Jürgens. The musical score was composed by Serge Gainsbourg.

"Cannabis" poster

Synopsis
Serge Morgan (Serge Gainsbourg) is a career criminal involved in international drug trafficking and working for the Mafia. He is assigned the task of eliminating his rival, Henri Emery (Curd Jürgens). After being wounded in Paris, he is rescued by the attractive Jane Swenson (Jane Birkin). The two fall in love, and Serge decides to abandon his life of crime. However, his employers have no intention of letting him walk away so easily..

Jane Birkin as Jane Swenson

Serge Gainsbourg as Serge Morgan

Paul Nicholas as Paul and Serge Gainsbourg as Serge Morgan

Gabriele Ferzetti as Inspecteur Bardeche

Curd Jürgens as Henri Emery

Main Cast

• Serge Gainsbourg as Serge Morgan
• Jane Birkin as Jane Swenson
• Paul Nicholas as Paul
• Gabriele Ferzetti as Inspecteur Bardeche
• Paul Albert Krumm as Lancan
• Yvette Lebon as maîtresse d'Emery
• Curd Jürgens as Henri Emery
• Laurence Badie as Mme Carbona

Jane Birkin as Jane Swenson

Curd Jürgens as Henri Emery

Gabriele Ferzetti as Inspecteur Bardeche

Yvette Lebon as maîtresse d'Emery

1977, Film: La Menace

On 21 September 1977, the French-Canadian film "La Menace" premiered in France. Directed by Alain Corneau from an original screenplay he co-wrote with Daniel Boulanger and Claude Hopkins, the film stars Yves Montand, Marie Dubois, Carole Laure and Jean-François Balmer. The musical score was composed by Gerry Mulligan.

"La Menace" Poster

Synopsis
Henri Savin (Yves Montand) runs a haulage company in the Bordeaux region, although the business is owned by his long-time partner, Dominique Montlaur (Marie Dubois). For some time, Henri has been having an affair with the young and striking Julie Mauret (Carole Laure). Dominique has recently become aware of their relationship. As Henri prepares to leave her, he admits that although he still cares deeply for her, he is no longer in love with her. Dominique reacts with fury…

Marie Dubois as Dominique Montlaur

Yves Montand as Henri Savin

Carole Laure as Julie Manet

Jean-François Balmer as Inspector Waldeck

Main Cast

• Yves Montand as Henri Savin
• Carole Laure as Julie Manet
• Marie Dubois as Dominique Montlaur
• Jean-François Balmer as Inspector Waldeck
• Marc Eyraud as Magistrate Baron
• Roger Muni as Bruno
• Jacques Rispal as Paco
• Michel Ruhl as Leverrier
• Gabriel Gascon as Pannequin
• Martin Trévières as Belloc
• Albert Michel as Grocery Owner
• Pierre Frag as Maurice
• Marie Pillet as Yvette
• Fabienne Arel as Maria
• Martine Bureau as Tennis Player

Jean-François Balmer as Inspector Waldeck and Jacques Rispal as Paco

Roger Muni as Bruno

Jean-François Balmer as Inspector Waldeck and Marc Eyraud as Magistrate Baron

Marie Dubois as Dominique Montlaur

Awards

• Marie Dubois won the César for Best Supporting Actress in 1978.

Yves Montand as Henri Savin

Marie Dubois as Dominique Montlaur and Yves Montand as Henri Savin

Carole Laure as Julie Manet and Jean-François Balmer as Inspector Waldeck

Trivia

• Filming took place in Bordeaux (France), Blaye (France) and Vancouver (Canada).
• The stunt sequences were performed by Rémy Julienne and his team.

Opening and Closing Credits

1964, Film: Patate

On 21 October 1964, the French comedy film Patate premiered. Directed by Robert Thomas, the film was based on his own screenplay, adapted from the 1957 play of the same name by Marcel Achard. The musical score was composed by Raymond Le Sénéchal. The leading roles were played by Pierre Dux, Jean Marais, Danielle Darrieux, Anne Vernon and Sylvie Vartan.

Patate Poster

Synopsis
Léon Rollo (Pierre Dux), an unsuccessful inventor of electronic toys, lives with his charming wife Edith (Danielle Darrieux) and their daughter Alexa (Sylvie Vartan). He feels inferior to his friend Noël Carradine (Jean Marais), a wealthy and successful industrialist. Carradine has nicknamed him "Patate" and rarely misses an opportunity to belittle him. One day, Léon discovers that his daughter is involved in a secret relationship, and he becomes convinced that Carradine is the man in question…

Pierre Dux as Leon Rollo aka Patate

Jean Marais as Noël Carradine

Danielle Darrieux as Edith Rollo

Sylvie Vartan as Alexa Rollo

Anne Vernon as Véronique Carradine and Danielle Darrieux as Edith Rollo

Mike Marshall as Jean-François de Baylac

Main Cast

• Jean Marais as Noël Carradine
• Danielle Darrieux as Edith Rollo
• Anne Vernon as Véronique Carradine
• Sylvie Vartan as Alexa Rollo
• Pierre Dux as Leon Rollo aka Patate
• Jane Marken as Berthe
• Noël Roquevert as Monsieur Michalon
• Hubert Deschamps as Adrien
• Jacques Jouanneau as Marcel
• Henri Virlojeux as Le professeur Bichard
• Mike Marshall as Jean-François de Baylac
• Laurence Badie as Jeannette
• Daniel Ceccaldi as Michel
• François Charet as Bernard

Pierre Dux as Leon Rollo aka Patate and Jane Marken as Berthe

Jean Marais as Noël Carradine and Pierre Dux as Leon Rollo aka Patate

Noël Roquevert as Monsieur Michalon

Sylvie Vartan as Alexa Rollo and Daniel Ceccaldi as Michel

Henri Virlojeux as Le professeur Bichard